Learning English

Present Tenses & Stative Logic. .

Which sentence describes a "General Truth" or a permanent rule?. In Monopoly, you are moving around the board. In Monopoly, you move around the board, buying houses and hotels.

Where is the frequency adverb placed when using the verb be?. Helen usually is tired after her lessons. Helen is usually at home in the evening.

To express an "Annoying Habit", which structure is best?. My brother always borrows my CDs. My brother is always borrowing my CDs without asking!.

Why is "I am needing a larger size" considered a error?. Because it describes a temporary feeling. Because "need" is a stative verb and is not used in continuous tenses.

Past Tenses & Narrative. .

Which tense is used for the "Main Events" in a story?. Past Simple. Past Continuous.

What is the correct structure for "Interrupted Actions" in the past?. The phone was ringing while I watched a DVD. The phone rang while I was watching a DVD.

How do you describe a "Distant Past Habit" that no longer happens?. When I was four, I used to eat ice cream every day. When I was four, I was eating ice cream every day.

What is the correct negative form of "used to"?. I didn't used to play music. I didn't use to play music.

Mixed Accuracy. .

"She _______ at the museum until the end of the month.". works. is working.

When can a verb like "have" be used in a continuous tense?. When it shows possession (owning something). When it describes an action, such as "having a shower.".

Writing a letter. .

You are writing to a manager, but you do NOT know their name. What is the correct formal opening?. Hi Manager,. Dear Sir or Madam,. Dear Mr. [Surname],.

If you are writing to a friend, which opening is most appropriate?. Yours faithfully,. It was great to hear from you. Dear Mr. Jaime,.

Which phrase is best used to start a formal letter of complaint?. I'm just writing to tell you... I am writing to complain about... Thanks for your letter!.

To ask for information in a professional way, which phrase should you use?. I am writing to inquire about... I want to know about... Write back soon!.

If you started your formal letter with "Dear Sir or Madam," how MUST you end it?. Yours sincerely,. Yours faithfully,. Best regards,.

Which concluding phrase is appropriate for an informal email to a cousin?. I look forward to hearing from you. Hope to see you soon. Yours faithfully,.

"I look forward to hearing from you" is used to... Say goodbye to a close friend. End a formal letter while expecting a reply. Open a letter.